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Title	Duration (hours)	Description
Discuss Results: Testing Hypotheses	1.00	Lesson seven of ten. You have graphs and statistical tests summarizing your results, but how does this help you test your hypotheses? Listen to a research team discuss whether they can reject one or more working hypotheses based on their results. Learn how the team distinguishes between causation and correlation in applying critical thinking skills to decide whether their measurements were good enough to really be a test of the hypotheses.
After School Improvement Series: Emergency Action Plans	0.50	Like all other early childhood and school-age settings, after school programs need to consider how they prepare for and respond to emergency situations, from natural disasters, like storms, earthquakes, tornados, flash floods, or volcanic eruptions; fires; power outages; missing children; or acts of violence, including active shooter situations. Some emergency situations may require evacuation, while others may initiate a lock down, or shelter-in-place. The best way to prepare for emergency situations is to plan for them. We can do this by considering the kinds of emergency situations we might encounter, and then developing a series of procedures and protocols for responding to them. Your program’s Emergency Action Plan sets out your role and responsibilities should any of these emergencies occur.
Supervising with Head and Heart	2.00	Like young people, our own social-emotional and character competencies are important to reflect on if our desire is to create environments in which adults can successfully support young people in developing such skills. In this course, participants will explore social-emotional and character skills that support supervisors, as well as the personal roadblocks, power and potential pitfalls that supervisors may experience. Participants will also become familiar with a management framework to strengthen their supervision.
Assessing and Implementing a Safe Child Care Environment (CDA 1 & 5)	2.00	Little explorers have big ambitions! As infants and toddlers embark on their journey of discovery, their safety becomes your top priority. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to proactively create safe and stimulating environments. Learn to assess play spaces, evaluate activities, and refine existing practices, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where exploration and safety flourish hand-in-hand.
Trust-Based Animal Training - Elephants	2.00	Managing elephants with a trust-based system in a way that helps to protect animal care staff from injury is the trend among accredited zoological organizations. This program offers the experience and expertise of San Diego Zoo Global animal behavior experts who have used this method for more than a decade to work with elephants during a variety of situations including new arrivals, reproduction, birth, and medical procedures. You will learn the basics of operant conditioning and how this is applied to elephant management with positive reinforcement techniques. Facility needs, management, and animal training are also addressed.
Budgeting: Manufacturing Budgets	0.50	Manufacturing budgets outline and plan the expenses that a company undertakes to manufacture its products. Until products are sold, the cost of producing them is considered part of the company’s assets as inventory. Generally, you would not consolidate these expenses with non-manufacturing budgets in the master budget.
Grasslands: North America's endangered ecosystem	1.00	Many impressive conservation examples can be observed across North America. Millions of acres of marine, river, and land ecosystems have been protected, but the necessity to protect grasslands is growing as our cities and food demand expand. This seminar will review the variables threatening this important ecosystem, its role on modern society, and some of the efforts to protect and restore it.
Environmental Systems	2.00	Many of the animals exhibited in zoos and aquariums have very specific environmental requirements that must be met in order to support the life form and better ensure its welfare. This course will explore the unique biological, physiological, and welfare requirements of several varied types of animals; their unique requirements; and the implications for the provision of these requirements.
Pain Self Management	1.00	Many older adults suffer from pain that is so bothersome it interferes with their daily activities. Often the pain is chronic, sometimes persisting for many months or even years, and is associated with depression, isolation, and decreased quality of life. This program covers five techniques that can be helpful in taking the edge off of pain to improve life quality. While this presentation is designed for home health aides, nursing assistants, and personal care aides, any member of the care team (including families!) can help older adults learn these strategies to help control their pain. Presenter Katherine Beissner is Professor of Physical Therapy, and Gerontology Institute Fellow at Ithaca College. Her primary clinical interest is the improvement of function in older adults. Recent research has focused on the impact of using pain self-management strategies on the function, activity level, and quality of life of older adults.
Cultural Competence: Diversity, Identity, and Engagement	2.00	Many programs engage children, youth, families, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds. In order to best serve their community, out-of-school time program staff need to develop the vocabulary and skills to engage with people from different cultures. During this course, participants will explore how culture can impact and shape individuals, examine their own cultural identities and how these identities may impact their interactions with others, and levels of engagement with diverse groups.
Communications for EMS Providers	1.00	Many providers view EMS Communications as the most basic of topics. At the same time, some experienced providers see this as one of the most in-depth issues that they may come across. How do you view the topic of EMS Communications? It is difficult to find a provider with a rich background in EMS Communications that John Merklinger brings to the table. His knowledge of the industry and his ability to breakdown complex issues makes this large topic very easy to digest. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)	1.00	Many students with disabilities have difficulty with standard materials, seeing them, manipulating them, or decoding or comprehending them. These students need accessible instructional materials (AIM) in order to access the general education curriculum. This course is all about accessible instructional materials. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will help you understand your role in assisting students that need to use these materials.
Conducting Meetings: Fundamentals of Conducting Meetings (Instructor Guide)	0.67	Meetings allow groups to function, define goals, contribute to participants’ morale and status, as well as develop organizational culture. During meetings, participants are able to exchange information and update one another on current events. When information is shared among participants, they are able to work together to create ideas and solutions, and make decisions to progress toward the group’s goals. In order for a group to function effectively, participants must be working toward accomplishing a common goal. Meetings allow participants to define goals as a group, which helps them agree on the terms of the goals, such as how and when they’ll be accomplished. When the meeting leader encourages input from participants, employee morale increases. Encouraging communication satisfies the participants’ desire to play an active role in the organization. When participants understand that their opinions are valued, they feel that they’ve contributed to their organization. Meetings also help develop the organization’s culture when meeting leaders demonstrate the values and attitudes preferred by the organization. Leaders display organizational values in meetings to reinforce the behavior they desire from participants. In this course you will learn to: identify the benefits, types and misconceptions about meetings, plan a meeting, participate in a meeting, and close a meeting. This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting, or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course.
Conducting Meetings: Fundamentals of Conducting Meetings	0.67	Meetings allow groups to function, define goals, contribute to participants’ morale and status, as well as develop organizational culture. During meetings, participants are able to exchange information and update one another on current events. When information is shared among participants, they are able to work together to create ideas and solutions, and make decisions to progress toward the group’s goals. In order for a group to function effectively, participants must be working toward accomplishing a common goal. Meetings allow participants to define goals as a group, which helps them agree on the terms of the goals, such as how and when they’ll be accomplished. When the meeting leader encourages input from participants, employee morale increases. Encouraging communication satisfies the participants’ desire to play an active role in the organization. When participants understand that their opinions are valued, they feel that they’ve contributed to their organization. Meetings also help develop the organization’s culture when meeting leaders demonstrate the values and attitudes preferred by the organization. Leaders display organizational values in meetings to reinforce the behavior they desire from participants. In this course you will learn to: identify the benefits, types and misconceptions about meetings, plan a meeting, participate in a meeting, and close a meeting.
Brick by Brick: Gastroenterology Overview—Part 2	1.50	Melodie Kolmetz, Paramedic, PA-C, is a multi-disciplinary provider and educator. Her lesson continues with an overview on completing a physical exam. Melodie's experience as a paramedic, physician assistant, and instructor offers an opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. Final Exam: Please read each question carefully. You will have two attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. If you are not successful in two attempts, you are welcome to take the course again to gain the certification.
Microsoft Excel 2021/365 Complete	24.00	Microsoft Excel 2021/365 Complete starts with the basic concepts and skills in Microsoft Excel, then builds on these to provide more advanced tools to solve real-world problems and analyze and present complex, realistic data. You will benefit most from this course if you want to use Excel to perform real-world tasks, such as rearranging and presenting complex data, getting information from large amounts of data from sources inside and outside of Excel, creating output that varies according to conditions, manipulating dates and text, and automating repetitive tasks. If you intend to take a Microsoft Office Core or Expert exam for Excel, this course will prepare you for both, covering all the objectives for both exams. The course assumes you know how to use a computer, and that you're familiar with Microsoft Windows. It does not assume that you've used a different version of Excel or another spreadsheet program before.
Microsoft Outlook 2021/365 Complete	8.00	Microsoft Outlook 2021/365 Complete provides the basic and advanced concepts and skills to be productive with Microsoft Outlook: how to communicate via email messages, organize your contacts, and arrange your schedule. It also covers how to organize Outlook items, use advanced message properties, and collaborate with others. You will benefit most from this course if you want to accomplish basic workplace tasks in Outlook, or if you want to have a solid foundation for continuing on to become an Outlook expert. The course assumes you know how to use a computer and that you're familiar with Microsoft Windows. It does not assume that you've used a different version of Outlook or a similar desktop application before.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2021/365 Complete	8.00	Microsoft PowerPoint 2021/365 Complete provides the basic and advanced concepts and skills that you need to be a power user of Microsoft PowerPoint: How to create, navigate, format, and customize PowerPoint presentations, use advanced formatting features and animation and transition techniques, add and format media, track corrections and work with multiple presentations, create custom slide shows, and work with security and sharing options. You will benefit most from this course if you want to build your PowerPoint skills to become a power user, or if you want to have a solid foundation in PowerPoint's advanced features. The course assumes you know how to use a computer, and that you're familiar with Microsoft Windows. It does not assume that you've used a different version of PowerPoint or any other presentation program before.
Microsoft Windows 10	8.00	Microsoft Windows 10 provides the basic knowledge needed to use and perform basic configuration of a computer running Windows 10; this includes basic operating system features, using and installing apps, managing files and common external devices, using network connections and applications, configuring system settings, and personalizing Windows environment and privacy features. You will benefit most from this course if you are the primary user of a Windows 10 computer and wish to become proficient with its features, but are not yet a power user or computer technician. This course assumes you are familiar with using a keyboard and mouse, accessing the internet with a web browser, and other basic aspects of using a modern computer. It does not assume you have used earlier editions of Windows or other specific operating systems, or that you have owned or managed a computer before.
Microsoft Word 2021/365 Complete	24.00	Microsoft Word 2021/365 Complete provides the basic concepts and skills to be productive with Microsoft Word, starting with fundamentals and working up to advanced tools and techniques. Students will benefit most from this course if they want to accomplish basic tasks in Word and then build on fundamental skills to become a power user. The course also provides a solid foundation in Word's advanced features before continuing on to more complex document management or VBA programming topics. The course assumes that students know how to use a computer, and that they are familiar with Microsoft Windows. It does not assume that they’ve used a different version of Word or another word processing program.
Substance Abuse	1.50	Millions of Americans abuse substances like alcohol or drugs. People with substance abuse problems can and do recover. This course will discuss some of the science behind what makes certain substances so addicting. It will also identify behaviors and factors that make specific people more vulnerable to substance abuse problems. Finally, it will dive into treatment strategies and types of programs that are research-proven to help people overcome their addictions.
Mobile Apps: The Next Level of Patron Engagement	1.00	Mobile Apps: The Next Level of Patron Engagement discusses how attractions are using apps to enhance the communication with its visitors and provide a more interactive experience while on site. With people constantly having their device within arms reach, zoos and aquariums have a direct line of communication with its audience.
Animal Behavior 2: Application of Animal Behavior Research in Zoos and Aquariums	1.00	Modern accredited zoos and aquariums strive to use behavioral data to make many management decisions about the animals under their professional care. This course will provide an overview of many different uses of animal behavior in a zoological setting, including the ability to examine indicators of animal welfare.
MSU BLS Overview	1.00	Monroe County, in Western New York, has obtained its first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU). "The construction and operating costs of the unit, which was custom built by Frazer Ltd. in Houston, are being funded by UR Medicine and philanthropy, including a lead gift from Elena Prokupets and support from the Del Monte family and other donors in the Rochester community." We gathered members of this talented team to show you how your BLS assessment and treatment of potential stroke patients may be affected in any community that has a similar unit. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
Safe Apparatus Response	0.50	More than four thousand firefighters are injured each year in the United States while responding to and returning from emergency scenes. Response injuries account for roughly 7% of all fireground related injuries, however, they accounted for 29% of the line of duty deaths in 2020. This statistic exhibits the severity potential of unsafe apparatus response to and from emergencies. This course will identify hazards and risks associated with apparatus response and describe methods for reducing those risks.